ROSEGALE suffered their first defeat of the season in the Durham Cup at the hands of Whickham The Jacks.

The Jacks opened the scoring in the 17th minute when a ball played to the back post was volleyed over the keeper into the net.

Rosegale dominated the rest of the first period, hardly allowing the visitors out of their own half.

But the writing appeared to be on the wall as attempt after attempt on goal failed to find the net.

In the second half Rosegale continued to battle, but the Jacks were beginning to grow in confidence.

Rosegale were then caught with two late goals as they pushed forward in a last-ditch attempt to gain a foothold in the game.

HARDWICK SOCIAL CLUB 3, THE DOLPHIN 1

PREMIER Division hosts Hardwick Social Club got the better of their First Division visitors in this all-Stockton Sunday League affair.

Hardwick started brightly and had chances to take an early lead but failed to do so.

The Dolphin shook Hardwick when they took the lead as the ball came back off the crossbar and Paul Kirby dived in to head home.

The Dolphin then had a couple of good chances that were wasted and were awarded a penalty which was put wide of the post.

The second half saw Hardwick dominate and they eventually drew level when, following a flowing move, Tom Burke was on hand to score.

Two further goals followed as Hardwick Social Club wrapped up the tie.

ELSEWHERE, there were wins in the competition for Billingham Cons who triumphed 2-1 away to Consett Steel Club; Preston and Eaglescliffe who beat hosts Ferryhill Eldon Arms 3-1 and Billingham Telstar who had a 3-1 victory away to Sunderland Hall Farm Lodge Inn.